Introduction BMW 3 Series Touring 2012

BMW ennobles the supposed "fair importer" AMI Leipzig and is equal to two long-awaited world premieres before: the new BMW 3 Series Touring and the three-door 1 Series.


After various and diverse Erlkönigen previews the Munich show that is now officially all their pride in the combination of bread and butter class. With an increase in length of 97 millimeters and a wheelbase of plus 50 millimeters, the new BMW 3 Series Touring more space for passengers and luggage. This marks the 35 liters to 495 liters of luggage compartment capacity increased to the best value in its segment. A practical standard features such as the 40:20:40 split rear bench seat, a power liftgate with separately opening rear window, the stainless steel cover make it clear to the low 62 centimeters sill, the separate partition net roller and clean the lower floor stowable area cover that the adapt new BMW 3 Series Touring with the respective requirements can be perfect.

At launch, three fuel-efficient and high-torque engines are available that work with all of BMW twin-turbo technology. In addition to a new four-cylinder gasoline engine with 180 kW / 245 PS and the revised two-liter diesel engine with 135 kW / 184 hp, an optimized six-cylinder diesel engine provides 190 kW / 258 hp for sporty handling while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. All engines are below the limits of the EU5 emission standard, the diesel engine in the 320d can be provided upon request to optimize the EU6 further. Besides opening the switch driving experience with Eco-Pro function for all engine additional savings.

Power is transferred to the rear wheels at the four-cylinder with a sporty six-speed manual gearbox. As an option, BMW offers an innovative eight-speed automatic, which is the six-cylinder diesel engine fitted as standard. As another option, the customer, the eight-speed sport automatic with shift paddles on the steering wheel select. All geared to work with the consumption-reducing start-stop function.

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Chevrolet brings compact SUV "Trax"

Chevrolet is expanding its model range with a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). The new Chevrolet Trax is celebrating its premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012.

The new compact SUV, Chevrolet enters another segment in the European market. The car offers despite compact external dimensions, seats five, features a generous storage space and thus the expectations of customers in over 140 countries meet. Following the launch of the Chevrolet Malibu and the Cruze station wagon this year, the compact SUV from Chevrolet Trax will be available from spring 2013 European dealers. The new, expanded model range with the brand sees the gold bowtie logo good opportunities in the coming years to continue to grow.

The compact Chevrolet Trax presents its SUVs for robustness and performance by an expressive exterior styling and an athletic appearance. His appearance to the zeitgeist and the design aesthetics of Chevrolet.

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Toyota GT86: Here comes the Japanese racer!

In September, Toyota will bring its GT86 on the market. The 2+2-seater will be available at a starting price of € 29 990. It is driven by a 2.0-liter boxer engine that delivers 200 horsepower and equipped with automatic transmission and steering-wheel shift rocker.


Those who like to turn himself, reached the 100 mark in 7.6 seconds. Automatic friends must wait 0.6 seconds longer and are only in 8.2 seconds at 100 km / h 226 or 210 km / h speed limit as indicated. With automatic operation of the GT86 is somewhat more economical and consumes 7.1 liters per hundred kilometers around 0.7 liters less.

The fact that the Toyota GT-titled in the name of all with the number 86 may have various causes. Thus, the hub bore of the engine, for example, with 86 mm has been measured. The exhaust tailpipes to measure the inside diameter of 86 mm also. The Toyota is also the only current GT86 sports car that has a front engine, rear-wheel drive makes. Already 40 years ago, Toyota had implemented the concept in sports-800th Additional references can be the GT86 to the Toyota 2000 GT, which was launched in 1965 and is expressed with only 337 copies produced was scarce. One was just such designers as inspiration for her designs available.

As a four-seater in the GT86 quite compact and the interior shows the 36.5 cm steering wheel, steering wheel, the smallest Toyota yet. In the middle you can see a large tachometer and a red warning light towards the drivers know the speed limit ahead of 7400 revolutions per minute. The center console is used for extremely dicey curves as a prop in the door trim and soft knee pads were incorporated.

Features Technically, there is a dual-zone automatic climate control system in series, to touch that Toyota audio system with six speakers, Smart Key system and cruise control. For driver and front passenger, there are cup holders and UV protective glass in the rear and sides. In addition, a 12-volt electrical power supply.

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